amorevolous

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian amorevole + -ous, from Latin amor (“love”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌæm.ə.ˈɹɛ.və.ləs/
• Rhymes: -ɛvələs

Adjective

amorevolous (comparative more amorevolous, superlative most amorevolous)

1. (obsolete) affectionate; loving.
   • 1913, Malcolm Charles Salaman, French colour-prints of the XVIII century:

     How instantly he lets us realise the comic vanity and self-satisfaction of the uxorious old fool, so easily deceived by the picture, and his flirtatious young wife's spirited enjoyment of her amorevolous frolic.

References

• Joseph T. Shipley (2007) Dictionary of Early English, Philosophical Library